The information on this page was taken from the old “GSD Reviewed” website which was created and maintained for many years by Linda Whitehouse, Linda Carroll, Debbra Clifford, Ginger Cleary and John Ayotte, with special thanks to Gordon Garret and Anne Auclair for their major contributions to the site. Credit also goes to the GSDCA Internet Committee at the time, chaired by Bill Pfeiffer.
1960 GSDC of AmericaNational Specialty Show ResultsGrand Victor & BOS: Ch. Axel v Poldihaus Grand Victrix & BOB: Ch. Robin of Kingscroft Winners Dog: Von Darion’s Cuno Winners Bitch: Kandy of Delray Best Puppy: Peppercryk’s Assiniboin Futurity Victor: BOF Asco v Liebestraum Futurity Victrix: BIF Yuccasands Bernina
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1961 GSDC of AmericaNational Specialty Show ResultsGrand Victor: BOB Lido v Muller Land Grand Victrix: BOS Ch. Nanhall’s Donna Winners Dog: Lido v Muller Land Winners Bitch: Wilva Don’s Bikini Best Puppy: Marlo of Delray Best in Futurity: Wilva Don’s Digit Best OS Futurity: Bobalyne’s Cougar
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1962 GSDC of AmericaNational Specialty Show ResultsGrand Victor: BOB Ch. Yorkdom’s Pax Grand Victrix: BOS Ch. Bonnie Bergere of Ken-Rose CD Winners Dog: Hilgrove’s Emo Winners Bitch: Skye of Kingscroft Best Puppy: Bambi of Crestview Best in Futurity: Hilsgrove Emo Best OS Futurity: Antorra’s Desiree Best in Maturity: Ch. Jola of Poplar Creek Best OS Maturity: Eko-Lan’s Aragon CD
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1963 GSDC of AmericaNational Specialty Show ResultsGrand Victor: Condor v Stoerstrudel Grand Victrix: Ch. Hessian’s Vogue Winners Dog: Condor v Stoerstrudel Winners Bitch: Yoleta of Stahl Farm Best Puppy: Ray-Mor’s Fleet O’ Way Best in Futurity: Storm Haven’s Dolf Best OS Futurity: Malabar’s Challenge Best in Maturity: Ch. Hilsgrove’s Emo Best OS Maturity: Ch. Antorra’s Desiree
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1965 GSDC of AmericaNational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: All Regular Dog Judge Miss Marie J Leary Best of Breed & Grand Victor Ch. Brix v.d. Grafenkrone Best Opposite Sex & Grand Victrix Ch. Mar-Sa’s Velvet of Malabar Winners Dog: Rolf of Delray Winners Bitch: Stardust v. Cellar Schloss Best Puppy: Arna v. Deitrich Best in Futurity: Lonie of Fran-Jo Best OS Futurity: Blackhaven’s Courage Best in Maturity: Lojon’s Phathom Best OS Maturity: Sin’s Make Mine Mink | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1966 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Futurity/Maturity & Intersex Judge – Mr. Ernest Loeb “Well, the largest and most thrilling annual event for German Shepherd Dogs has come and gone, leaving in its wake memories of the biggest entry in history, where in quality reigned along with quantify. There were thrills and spills, elation’s and disappointments, suspense culminating in “ohs” and “ahs”, “hurrahs” and occasionally, I am sure, a few “ughs”. But, where else on the continent can so many top German Shepherds, their proud owners and friends get together at one time than at the National Specialty each year. To say that it was a highly enjoyable and fun filled weekend, with competition at its highest peak, would be putting it mildly. And the German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Kansas City which hosted the event deserves the highest praise for the fabulous weekend. The rings were immense (which was fortunate, since even then with such terrific entries in each class the dogs stood nose to tail all the way around), and with the green colored tanbark gave the appearance of being grassy. ~ Mary Southcott On Saturday I had the opportunity to look at the future of our breed as seen in the Puppy Futurity and Maturity Sweepstakes. I was particularly impressed with the quality of the bitches, which in my opinion are the foundation of the breed. ~ Ernest Loeb Best of Breed Grand Victor Ch. Yoncalla’s Mike Best Opposite Sex Grand Victrix Ch. Hanarob’s Touche Winners Dog & Best of Winners: Su-Bo’s Checkers Winners Bitch: Bessie v. Pilgersberg Best Puppy: DeCloudt’s Heidi Best In Futurity: Hanarob’s Huntsman Best OS Futurity: Dolthom’s Kandy Bar of Delray Best In Maturity: Ch. Lance of Fran-Jo Best OS Maturity: Ch. Cobert’s Jolene | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1967 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Dogs – Judge Mr Raymond C Smith “Back in 1963, when the German Shepherd Dog Club of America celebrated its Golden Anniversary by sponsoring a truly memorable National Specialty renewal, hosted and staged by The German Shepherd Dog Club of Long Island, I was faced with an entry of 178 Males in the classes. At the time it was felt that this record would stand for quite a while. Naturally, I was more than surprised upon learning that Memphis had established a new high by attracting an entry of 277 males in the six conformation classes Fortunately the two puppy classes (89) were scheduled for Saturday. This gave ample time to pass on the four classes for older males (188) the following day. ~ Ray Smith Best Opposite Sex Grand Victor: Ch. Lance of Fran-Jo Best of Breed Grand Victrix: Ch. Hanarob’s Touche Winners Dog & Reserve WD: Bodo v. Lierberg Winners Bitch & Best Of Winners: DeCloudt’s Heidi Best Puppy: Wapo of Lanarle Best In Futurity: DeCloudt’s Heidi Best OS Futurity: Theron’s Dino Best in Maturity: Tannenwald’s Igor Best OS Maturity: Bella v. Neumoker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1968 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges Futurity/Maturity Dog Judge Mr Gustave Schindler Novice Dog/Bitches Judge Mrs. Mary E Southcott Grand Victor: Ch. Yoncalla’s Mike Grand Victrix: Ch. Valtara’s Image Winners Dog: Alf v. Litzenfeld Winners Bitch: Valtara’s Image Best Puppy: Tannenwald’s Kira Best In Futurity: Erika v. Markheim Best OS Futurity: Ch. Juvanko’s Nemo Best in Maturity: Ch. DeCloudt’s Heidi Best OS Maturity: Ch. Asslan of Robinsway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1969 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudge: Dog Judge Mr Authur Strametz Futurity/Maturity Judge: Mr. Robert Denton Grand Victor: Ch. Arno v.d. Kurpfalzhalle Grand Victrix: Ch. DeCloudt’s Heide Winners Dog & Best of Winners: Lakeside’s Gilligan’s Island Winners Bitch: Geisha v.d. Hardberghohe Best Puppy: Viran’s Impress of Delrick Best In Futurity: Lakeside’s Gilligan’s Island Best OS Futurity: Cobert’s Golly Gee of Lakeside Best in Maturity: Ch. Mannix of Fran-Jo Best OS Maturity: Ch. Juvanko’s Nemo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1970 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Dog Judge Mr Ralph S Roberts Futurity/Maturity Judge Mr. John Seiler Best of Breed Grand Victor: Ch. Hollamor’s Judd Best Opposite Sex Grand Victrix: Ch. Bel-Vista’s Solid Sendor Winners Dog & Best of Winners: Scotmar’s He’s My Guy Winners Bitch: Bihari’s Ulla Best Puppy: Yoncalla’s Guisseppe Sregor Best In Futurity: Ch. Alator’s Folero Best OS Futurity: Winaki’s Yahtzee v.d. Lo-Roc Best in Maturity: Ch. Tanbark’s Bounty Hunter Best OS Maturity: Ch. Covy-Tucker Hill’s Angelique | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1971 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Dogs Judge Mrs Barbara Amidon Futurity/Maturity Judges Bitches Mrs. Barbara Amidon Dogs & Intersex Mr. Raymond C. Smith Grand Victor: Ch. Mannix of Fran-Jo Grand Victrix: Ch. Aloha v. Bid-Scono Winners Dog: Haag & Haag’s Dapper Dan Winners Bitch & Best of Winners: Giggi v. Silverbrand Best Puppy: Quasar of Clover Acres Best In Futurity: Eko-Lan’s Shiloh Best OS Futurity: Eko-Lan’s Stardust Best in Maturity: Ch. Ro-San’s First Love Best OS Maturity: Haag & Haag’s Dapper Dan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1972 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Dogs Except Novice Judge Mr George W. Collins Futurity/Maturity/Best Puppy Judge: Mr. Ralph Roberts Best of Breed Grand Victor: Ch. Lakeside’s Harrigan Best Opposite Sex Grand Victrix: Ch. Cathwar’s Lisa v. Rob Winners Dog: Salenchar’s Brinn v. Leibestraum Winners Bitch: Bobette of Fran-Jo Best Puppy: Strongheart’s Mein Schatz Best In Futurity: Andy v. Lawson Haus Best OS Futurity: Brandi’s Algonquine Best in Maturity: Ch. Eko-Lan’s Shiloh Best OS Maturity: Ch. Cathwar’s Lisa v. Rob | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1973 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Dogs Judge Mr Gustave Schindler Best of Breed Grand Victor: Ch.Scorpio of Shiloh Gardens Best Opposite Sex Grand Victrix: Ch. Ro-San’s First Love Winners Dog & Best of Winners: Ravenhaus Noah Winners Bitch: Bel-Vista’s Bo Peep Best In Futurity: Ch. Doppelt-Tay’s Gilda Best OS Futurity: Monty v. Bid-Scono Best in Maturity: Ch. Silbergrau’s Dare Ya CD Best OS Maturity: Ch. Val-Don’s Quaker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1974 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudge: Futurity/Maturity: Dogs & Best Puppy: Judge Mr Ralph Roberts Finals Judge Mr Thomas L Bennett Novice, Bred By Dogs Judge Mr Ralph Roberts Best of Breed Grand Victor: Ch. Tellaheide’s Gallo Best Opposite Sex Grand Victrix: Ch. Lor-Locke’s Tatta of Fran-Jo Winners Dog: Arbar’s Benno Winners Bitch: Glyn Taff’s Autumn Mist Best Puppy: Waldesruh Gay DeBut v. Billo Best In Futurity: Alator’s Baccarat Best OS Futurity: Covy’s Tartar of Tucker Hill Best in Maturity: Ch. Lor-Locke’s Tatta of Fran-Jo Best OS Maturity: Ch. Nocturne’s Hale of Krisselhof | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1975 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Futurity/Maturity Judge Mr. Julius Due Intersex Judge Mr Julius Due Best of Breed Grand Victor: Ch. Caesar v. Carahaus Best Opposite Sex Grand Victrix: Ch. Langenau’s Tango Winners Dog: Padechma’s Persuasion Winners Bitch & Best of Winners: Elegance of Windyrush Best Puppy: Mecca’s Colorado Best In Futurity: Haydelhaus Augie v Zahnarzt Best OS Futurity: Kaleef’s Cana of Sternplatz Best In Maturity: Ch. Shaft of Del-Shire Best OS Maturity: Ch. Langenau’s Tango | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1976 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Judge Mr Ralph Roberts – Futurity and Maturity Finals Dogs & Best Puppy Judge Mr Harry Schneider Best of Breed Grand Victor: Ch. Padechma’s Persuasion Best Opposite Sex Grand Victrix: Ch. Covy’s Rosemary of Tucker Hill Winners Dog: Caraland’s Apollo Winners Bitch & Best of Winners: Capri of Doral Best Puppy: Schokrest On Parade Best In Futurity: Renaissance Ms. Kalabash Best OS Futurity: Holiday’s Kheigh Deigh Best In Maturity: Ch. Padechma’s Persuasion Best OS Maturity: Ch. Jo-San’s Charisma | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1977 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Futurity/Maturity: Dr. Walter Frost Dogs Judge Mr Luke Geraghty Best Opposite Sex Grand Victor: Ch. Langenau’s Watson Best of Breed Grand Victrix: Charo of Shiloh Gardens Winners Dog: Cobert’s Cardinal Winners Bitch: Ch. Charo of Shiloh Gardens Best Puppy: Capricorn of Kendia-Barren Best In Futurity: Cenntennial’s Dirty Sally Best OS Futurity: Mon-Sen’s Hutch Best in Maturity: Charo of Shiloh Gardens Best OS Maturity: Ch. Covy-Tucker Hill’s Durango | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1978 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsGrand Victor: Ch. Baobab’s Chaz Grand Victrix: Ch. Jo-San’s Charisma Winners Dog: Tamirak’s Ezariah v. Hensan Winners Bitch: Kallander’s Image Best Puppy: Bachchen’s Fringe Benefit Best In Futurity: Caraland’s Clancy Best OS Futurity: Lakeside’s U-No-Fair Best in Maturity: Kallander’s Image Best OS Maturity: Ch. Baobab’s Chaz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1983 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsDogs: Ralph Roberts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dogs: Grand Victor: Ch. Sukee’s Mannix #2: Ch. Sequel’s Senator of Merivern #3: Ch. Cobert’s Trollstigen ROM #4: Ch. DeAnnson’s On Broadway #5: Ch. Stuttgart’s Sundance Kid #6: Elkovar’s Jolly Roger #7: Ch. Kameraden’s Crusader #8: Ch. Jenhi Shepherd’s Tomahawk #9: Ch. Alpinebeach-Baobab’s Clouseau | Bitches: Grand Victrix: Ch. Von Ivo’s Blithe Spirit #2: Ch. Alator’s Viva of Char-Meck #3: Ch. Rivendell’s Aplause Please #4: Ch. Covy-Tucker Hill’s Showoff #5: Ch. Kallander’s Image #6: Ch. Brazenhaus Tapestry #7: Ch. Hy-Hope’s Bernadette of Towaco #8: Ch. Vanessa v. Sonnenbachtal #9: Ch. Valmy’s Uncola | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show Results
~ Judge Fran Ford Grand Victor: Ch. Cobert’s Trollstigen Grand Victrix: Ch. Jeanden’s L’Erin v. Langenau Winners Dog: Lothario of Heinerburg Winners Bitch: San-Jo’s Amanda Best Puppy: Checkmate’s Way To Go Best In Futurity: Pineywood’s Steppin’ Out Best OS Futurity: Staser’s Dynasty v Stonekroft Best in Maturity: Wes-Mar’s Escapade Best OS Maturity: Ch. Roje’s Horseshoe of Kovaya
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Dogs: Grand Victor: Ch. Cobert’s Trollstigen #2: Ch. Sequel’s Senator of Merivern #3: Ch. Hoheneichen’s Magnum #4: Ch. Ossipee Ceasar v. Clover Acres #5: Ch. Hi-Lo’s Flanigan #6: Ch. Lothario of Heinerburg #7: Ch. Charisma Stonewall Jackson #8: Ch. Hiddenacre’s Field Marshall #9: Ch. Alabama of Shiloh Gardens #10: Ch. Woodacre’s Dakota #11: Ch. Rio Valle’s Nestle Crunch CD #12: Ch. DeAnnson’s On Broadway #13: Ch. Proven Hill’s Up N’ Adam | Bitches: Grand Victrix: Ch. Jeanden’s L’Erin v Langenau #2: Ch. Alator’s Viva of Char-Mack #3: Ch. Wes-Mar’s Escapade #4: Ch. Jogar’s Shaika #5: Ch. Clayfield’s Allways A Lady #6: Ch. Zemma v. Cypress #7: Ch. Tara’s Fallon of Shiloh Gardens #8: Ch. Arelee’s Jama’A #9: Ch. Mandana of Lordwood #10: Ch. Campaigner’s Gatewood Haganah #11: Ch. Countee’s Charisma v Krammhof #12: Ch. Lynrik’s Kristal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1985 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsGrand Victor: Ch. Ossipee Ceasar v. Clover Acres Grand Victrix: Ch. Lynrik’s Kristal TC Winners Dog: Pineywood’s Steppin’ Out Winners Bitch: Dolmar’s Elegance Best Puppy: Dolmar’s Elegance Best In Futurity: Holmstead’s Keepsake Best OS Futurity: Langenau’s Beau of Jeanden Best in Maturity: Rigoletto v. Fuerstenberg Best OS Maturity: Von Saar’s Mannequin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1986 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsGrand Victor: Ch. Sequel’s Senator v. Merivern ROM Grand Victrix: Ch. Dawnhill’s Carli Winners Dog: Laurgil’s Ajax Winners Bitch: Eva-Heim’s My My Best Puppy: Amber’s Onyx of Tokaye Best In Futurity: Ch. Dolmar’s Elegance Best OS Futurity: Baskerville’s Mr. B Best in Maturity: Ch. Stoney Ridge’s Koni Felica Best OS Maturity: Ch. Abraxas Quasar of Langenau | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1987 GSDC of AmericaNational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Sam Lawrence –For Futurity and Maturity Dogs Ernest Loeb – Intersex “In 1936, thirteen years after having started in the breed in Germany, I attended my first American National Specialty. I decided then, after handling the Best of Breed winner and having my imports go Winners Dog, Winners Bitch and Best of Breed, that I liked Nationals. Since then, I have had the good fortune to handle, own, or import many more Grand Victors and Grand Victrixes, and to judge at the National numerous times. I am grateful to the Parent Club members for again allowing me to be part of this great event. Before commenting on the Select animals, I would like to comment on the overall quality that I observed. The overall quality of animals has improved somewhat through the years, yet the top animals of years past were every bit as good as today’s stars. One fault that was particularly common in this year’s competittion was short croups which hinder follow through behind. Perhaps a reason for this is that for some time now, at many of our Specialties, our dogs are being judged while pulling on a tight lead at unnaturally high speeds. Under such conditions, lack of follow through is easily hidden. I was particularly pleased with the overall quality of my Select bitches. There were many outstanding bitches, any number of which I would consider having Grand Victrix quality. The males were another story. While there were many quality animals, there was no single dog that had outstanding sidegait combined with balance of proportion and bone, stallion type, soundness coming and going, and good feet and pasterns. In 1966, for example, I was fortunate to have a standout and easy winner in a young Yoncalla’s Mike. In contrast to that year, this year my assignment in males was much more difficult.” ~ Intersex Judge Ernest Loeb Overall, the quality and depth of the males in each class was unusually good. Other than a few too many with a missing premolar, particularly in the American Bred Class, most had good type and secondary sex characteristics. In writiing these critiques, I have noticed that most of my comments were positive and that all of the winners and most of the other dogs that placed had high foot timing ratings. In retrospect I think it is fair to expect at the National the better dogs who would have many good qualities, with depth in most classes. For a judge to find good ones and not report them to have major faults should not be surprising. In other words, it gets down to finding the four best ones in a class of good quality and depth. Finally, an explanation of the term Foot timing. Foot timing is balance in motion. It is a measure of efficiency. Working and Herding Dogs should have good foot timing so they can work long hours without wasting energy and becoming easily tired. Good structure is obviously the key to efficient movement and good working and herding ability. Dogs that are good sidegaiters should have feet that travel close to the ground with strong firm toplines. They should have an elastic, smooth, rhythmic, powerful, and coordinated gait in motion. Good sidegaiters that are not clean coming and going are given low foot timing ratings because they waste energy. These dogs may elbow out, travel wide, cross over, crab, etc. while in motion. Sidegaiters that crab, elbow out, cross over, etc. use far more energy than another who can produce the same sidegait without the wasted motion. For a complete understanding of foot timing, see my article entitled “Foot Timing” by Dr. Battaglia, AKC Gazette, Sept. 1984, pg. 72-77.” ~ Dog Judge Dr Carmen Battaglia OBSERVATIONS: All bites were excellent. Only one missing tooth. Unfortunately, due to temperament problems, I have to excuse eight bitches. However, the temperament amongst the remaining bitches was outstanding. The biggest problem I encountered throughout all the classes was coming and, particularly, going. Many outstanding side moving bitches could receive no further consideration after my coming and going examination.” ~ Bitch Judge Sam Lawrence Grand Victor: Ch. Rio Valle’s Nestle Crunch CD Grand Victrix: Ch. Howard’s Magic Moment Winners Dog: Houston of Wildwood Winners Bitch: Sharlen’s Sparkle Plenty Best Puppy: Scherzar’s Pistachio Best in Futurity: Houston of Wildwood Best OS Futurity: Huggins of Lebensraum Best in Maturity: Ch. Howard’s Magic Moment Best OS Maturity: Bachchen’s Spendabuck
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Dogs: Grand Victor: Ch. Rio Valles Nestle Crunch CD #2: Ch. Brentaryl’s Gunner #3: Ch. Langenau’s Beau of Jeanden #4: Ch. Rivendell’s Dark Illusion #5: Ch. Barren’s Katch A Rising Star #6: Ch. Laurgil’s Ajax #7: Ch. Scherzar’s Logan #8: Ch. Covy-Tucker Hill’s Romantico #9: Ch. Galewynd’s Georgio Armani #10: Ch. Suboja’s Dominator #11: Ch. Shirewood’s Kaiser | Bitches: Grand Victrix: Ch. Howard’s Magic Moment #2: Ch. Clayfield’s London #3: Ch. Hiddenacre’s Kologne Von Saar #4: Ch. Covy-Tucker Hill’s Little Deer #5: Ch. Staser’s Flicka v. Brentaryl #6: Ch. Sharlen’s Sparkle Plenty #7: Ch. Woodacre’s Honeysuckle Rose #8: Ch. Yarmork’s Macy DuChien #9: Ch. Echowood’s Togerna #10: Ch. Kolbrook’s Allez France #11: Ch. Bethesda’s Tirah of Si-Don #12: Ch. Bachen’s Scarlet O’Hara #13: Ch. Destino’s Coffee County #14: Ch. Hiddenacre’s Liberty Belle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
“The show itself was staged beautifully, and quite a sight with the large arena and the floor covered with green sod. It was too bad that the workers had to begin removing the sod before I began descrbing the Select animals on the video tape. The noise and commotion caused by the sod removal made it difficult to concentrate on the critiques. Not having attended a National for three years has given me a different outlook on many of the happenings here in the United States. Additionally, in the last several years, I have witnessed only a handful of shows other than those at which I was judging. The animals I judged at this National, with rare exception, were new to me. The greatest detriment to the breed is a severe shortage of honest, unbiased, knowledgeable teachers. Sidegait seems to be everything. If that is all we are breeding for, we may as well hold our show without judges – all we would need is an applause meter. I am one of a few, perhaps the only one here in the United States, who handled dogs under the founder of our breed, Captain von Stephanitz. I also listened to several of his speeches. When I look back to that era, and compare the caliber of judges with our current judges, I can tell you with all sincerity. “We need good teachers.” Another sad note, as I walked around at this National, I noticed fewer familiar faces, but such is life. I take judging very seriously – it is a task of responsibility. The future of our breed has always been influenced by the results of our Nationals. There are tradeoffs we must make between sidegait and the other features of our breed such as sex characteristics, soundness in motion, balance, head, feet, bone and so forth. There is, however, one breed characteristic for which there should be no substitute: temperament. I tried my best to check temperament using the method I have always used. I asked that the animals be brought to the center of the ring on a long loose lead, and then I observe their behavior when I approach them. Upon refelection, I am no longer satisfied with this test. Yes, some dogs gave me that worried look, which was enough for me not to consider them for a high award, Yet, there were some animals that were so intrigued looking for their friend or owner outside the ring, that they did not even notice me standing right in front of them. In closing, I wish to thank all those who voted for me, the exhibitors who place their trust in me, and the handlers. Thank you again to Mr and Mrs Steen who tried in every way to make my trip to Los Angeles a most pleasurable one. I also wish to give a big thank you to my stewards. Finally, thank you to the officers, Board members, and other members of the Parent and Assisting Club who were instrumental in staging this big event.” ~ Ernest Loeb | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1988 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Ralph Roberts – Intersex Grand Victor: Ch. Piper Hills Polo Grand Victrix: Ch. Sea-Lair’s Ciera Winners Dog: Proven Hill’s Banker of Altana Winners Bitch: Lady Gabriela of Al-Clemya Best Puppy: Totana’s C’est Moi of Piper Hill Best In Futurity: Maverick of Bob-Lyn Best OS Futurity: Honda vom Cypress Best in Maturity: Ch. Houston of Wildwood Best OS Maturity: Eko-Lan’s Theda | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1989 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Dan Dwier – Futurity and Maturity Dogs Margaret ‘Peggy’ Douglas – Dogs “What a thrill it was to judge the beautiful dogs at this National. The quality was deep —from the 6-9 Puppy class to the Open class. The quality of the dogs has improved since I judged dogs at the National in Phoenix in 1984. I found very few mouth problems and backs, overall, are getting stronger. I had two dogs on the sharp side, a few others were apprehensive—on the whole, temperaments seem to be improving. I was a little disturbed with some of the high hackney action in front, I think this is something we all need to be aware of as it is not the correct German Shepherd Dog movement. Some dogs were very sloppy going away. On the whole, the animals were great.” ~ Dog Judge Margaret “Peggy” Douglas “The 1989 National Specialty Show was held in a huge ring, on beautifully well laid sod, that gave the dogs excellent footing. The dogs, for the most part, were presented in excellent condition and handled to perfection. I was truly amazed at the beautiful quality of the dogs as well as good temperament. Most had good mouths, with few missing teeth. The lighting in the ring could have been better and presented a slight problem but, in time, you adjust your eyes and try to fade out all the colors of the background and find a spot where the dogs look the best to you. It is not an easy task to sort through the dogs and place them in exact order. It’s much easier to stand outside the ring and look only at the dogs when you want, and talk to your friends, and then occasionally look back and make decisions on the dogs in the ring. The depth of quality was indeed pleasing and made the hard work pleasureable. After establishing a procedure, I tried to use the same for all dogs and treat all alike and fairly. I checked temperament several different times, as well as coming and going. The movement of the dogs was excellent and we have improved on coming and going. There were several dogs with excellent sidegait, but who were so bad coming and going, I did not feel justified in putting them Select. We had such good quality to work with I chose to take the best overall dog.” ~ Breed Judge Betty Radzevich Grand Victor: Ch. Bethseda’s Tacoma of Si-Don CD Grand Victrix: Ch. Altana’s Kricket Winners Dog: Eva-Heim’s Seville of Rikor Winners Bitch: Mirheim’s Marenka Best Puppy: Campaigner’s Gatewood’s Uzi Best In Futurity: Hoheneichen’s Flag Best OS Futurity: Brauhausen’s Danielle Best in Maturity: Ch. Amber’s Replica v. Tokaye Best OS Maturity: Eva-Heim’s Seville of Rikor
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1997 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsGrand Victor: Ch. Mar Haven’s Color Guard Grand Victrix: Ch. Kate vom Cypress Winners Dog: Kridler’s Quno v. Rowley Winners Bitch: Dynamic’s B-Nadiana Best Puppy: Castlehill’s Cuz I Want To Best In Futurity: Aramist’s Ivana of Kolbrook Best OS Futurity: Hickoryhill’s Bull Durham Best in Maturity: Ch. Yarmork’s Elvis Best OS Maturity: Woodhaven’s Midnight Reflection | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1998 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges Intersex: Edmond Barritt “As you know, I am not into critiques. They seem to be repetitious and are the opinion of only one person. My personal evaluation of our breed today makes note of the seriousness of the scuffing and dragging of the rear feet, what so ever the problem is that causes that they con not properly follow through with ease of motion in the hind quarter due to their being so down on the bottom of their hocks. There were also a couple of dogs with really bad feet. And some shoulders that were far too far forward — not properly laid on. As a whole there were only two serious temperament problems– like dogs trying to bite. There were very few missing teeth on the whole, which is why I didn’t get into that. Temperament overall has improved immensely. These are my opinions and I hope you start to take notice of the problems I observed Thank you again. Congratulation! We’re doing a good job, but we can always do better.” ~ Fran Ford “In general the Breed is in good shape. Temperaments for the most part have greatly improved. Size may get to be a real problem in bitches if we are not careful. How many of our Bitches are 24″ and dogs 25″? Dentition – only three bitches with one missing tooth each. Bites are great. I worry about body length and what it is doing to toplines and transmission. We definitely need to address body length and aim for the 8 1/2 to 10 ratio that our standard calls for. Tails/Elbows – if you surgically correct them you are fooling no one but yourself. Feet and Pasterns. Concentrate on well-arched toes, thick pads.” ~ Helen Gleason Grand Victor: Ch. Caralon’s Unlimited Grand Victrix: Ch. Rallyn’s Que Sara of Starfire Winners Dog: Eagle Valley’s Merick v Somerset Winners Bitch: Eagle Valley’s Sofie Best Puppy: Pilgrim Auld Lang Syne Todor Best In Futurity: Castlehill’s ‘Cuz I Want To Best OS Futurity: Highland Acre’s Charley v Kamedon Best in Maturity: Utopia’s Gigolo Best OS Maturity: Kridler’s Riviera v. Knaufhill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1999 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Intersex: Fred Migliore “There were so many good dogs. The entry was filled with quality. No problems of temperament, except one owner-handler whose dog seemed unprepared. No dentition problems worth concern. Some puppies lacked masculinity and good feet but the adults were amazingly sound and competitive as a while ears were mostly acceptable. The biggest problem I had was with the dogs and handlers wanting to run so fast. I like spirited performances but I was looking for trotters that traveled close to the ground instead of “fliers” ~ Charlotte LaRosa “I had some beautiful bitches shown under me. I feel we have imporved hindquarters and temperament. Did not have many mouth or bite problems. Areas that we need to improve are feet and croups. It was such an honor to judge the American German Shepherd Dog. I would like to thank the membership for electing me.” ~ Rita Sandell “I had nightmares thinking about the surface the dogs would be shown on. But in fact, it was more than acceptable. It was very unforgiving to front faults, feet and pastern faults and any weakness in back, but kind to the “foot draggers.” Even at that, I had a couple drag their feet in the dirt. The overall quality was excellent in both dogs and bitches. As usual, a little better in bitches. The most prevalent faults I encountered were lack of pronounced secondary sex characteristics, poor feet, poor pasterns, and a lack of follow through in the rear (we refer to this as “locked hocks.” I don’t agree with this terminology). Temperaments, for what you can determine in about 30 seconds, were good with the exception of a few in both sexes. Front reach and side gaits were very, very good. Going away has improved quite a bit. We still have a problem coming at you. Croups were a bit steep and a bit short in about half the entry. For my Select Dog and Bitches I had to decide: do I make 20+ dog and 20 + bitches Select (which would have cheapened the title)? Or should I be super critical and cut it down? As you know, I presented 11 Selects in both Dogs and Bitches. I hope everyone reading these critique understands that where I criticize is where these animals deviate from perfection. None are poor in any respect.” ~ Fred Migilore Grand Victor: Ch. WeLove DuChien’s R-MAN Grand Victrix: Ch. Winsome’s Fettucini v. Cypress Winners Dog: Star K’s Valentino Winners Bitch: Ch. Blue Moon’s Runaround Sue Best Puppy: Sharoki’s Brushed Demin Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Sandstone’s Madison Avenue Best In Futurity: Ch. Dream Weaver’s Morning Mist Best OS Futurity: Ch. Jo-Win’s Main Street Best in Maturity: Ch. Castlehill’s Cuz I Want To HIC Best OS Maturity: Ch. Gonvi Ruklakar’s Manny | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2000 GSDC OF AMERICANational Specialty Show ResultsJudges: Helen Franklin – Futurity and Maturity Dogs Intersex: Joseph Bihari “The quality was deeper and more uniform in bitches. The dog class was more diversified. I was very pleased with the bitches’ uniformity and depth of quality. I found no major temperament problems, no light eyes, no bad bites. We’ve improved on the rear angulation and I didn’t see many locked hocks or looseness going away. In the majority of both sexes, I found the sex characteristics well pronounced, but I would like to see some improvement on stronger heads and ear sets. I saw some soft back, sloping and flat croups with high tail sets and a couple of dead tails. Feet and pasterns were good; hocks and stifles were short and well curved. The biggest problem that I observed in both sexes was the front assembly. The majority have a fifty degree or more long straight shoulder blade, and short upper arm laying back under the body. This causes the action below the middle of the body to make the elbow look like it is throwing out and causing lack of reach. I’ve observed our breed for the last 50 years, and I still say we’ve come a long way. In the last 50 years we’ve improved in all areas, but no matter how close we get to perfection, we still have to do improvement. I call it repair, because every bloodline and every popular stud dog will produce virtues and faults. We have to pay attention when we select a breeding pair in order to correct the major problems that we are seeing today. It will help us to improve our breed if we breed with an open mind at all times and if we can look at our dog objectively, see the virtues in other people’s dogs, and recognize and admit the faults on our own dogs.” ~ Joseph Bihari The superb quality of my entry was a tremendous compliment. My Winners class was breath taking and a tribute to the many fine breeding programs in this country. I have three main criteria when judging, and due to the depth of quality I was able to find these attributes in abundance and reward them. A. TEMPERAMENT: What other quality is more important in our breed? all of my placings exhibited sound temperament on a loose lead. Some over zealous double handling created a bad impression on a few animals and so I checked more than once. The look in the eyes tells all when they regard you. It was disappointing to have excused four dogs for displaying bad character. I had a number of dogs that I warranted unsound, some well trained, and I merely excused them in the first cut. Our breed still needs improvement in this area. B. MASCULINITY: Beyond displaying proper character, this is first and foremost. This does not mean tall and leggy but rather those that are substantial in body, bone, and head with that wonderful “stallion” quality. I had some lovely side gaiting dogs that I could not place due to their lack of masculinity. C. TRANSMISSION: Proper motion can only be achieve by a dog that has correct feet and pasterns, drives off a strong rear with short hocks, has a gradually sloping croup that leads into a short hard back, and has a proper opening of shoulder. These qualities allow the animal to have an extended side gait while keeping the feet close to the ground. Unfortunately I saw a number of dogs that were either too long in loin or had backs that were soft or excessive in length and croups that were short and or flat. A large number of exhibits had a two piece appearance, lacked secondary sex characteristics and were short in upper arm, upright in shoulder and lifted in motion” ~ Joan Fox “In terms of both the quality of dogs exhibited and size of entry, this was perhaps the biggest and best National Specialty in the last 20 years. While a National of this magnitude is fun for the spectator, it can be heartbreaking for the exhibitor because more often than not, the 5th through perhaps 10th dog in line or higher, was of superior quality and definitely deserving of both honors and recognition. I guarantee that many of the bitches that did not place in the first four will both finish their championships and go even higher, such was the quality of the entry. Those that did place, did so because of their over all extraordinary attributes and performance on that day, and at that given moment in time. A “field of Dreams” within a “Field of Dreams”. So much is riding on those few minutes of the judge’s undivided attention that an error at the wrong moment in handling or double handling may cause hopes, hard work, and dreams to become suddenly dashed. Owners calling their dogs and causing them to distort themselves in motion, handlers moving their dogs too fast or on a tight lead against the judges explicit instructions are but a few of the problems that might cost a placing. “If you can’t see them, you can’t judge them” Unlike those sitting in the stands who are able to view many; if not all of the dogs all of the time, the judge’s range of vision is limited due to the close proximity. One of my own dogs loved to “pace” only when the judge was watching, but looked fantastic the rest of the time around the ring. We have all been there.” Overall impressions in the bitch classes were as follows: temperament improved, more medium brown eyes than dark brown eyes, better shoulder openings and front reach, backs remained the same or improved slightly, some very good but several with looseness over the croup, improvement in pigment, problems increasing in locked hocks overly long hocks and stifles, thus creating unsoundness going away with some rear toe dragging, a larger variance in overall breed type, some decline in heads, ears, and expression. An important note about the winners and loser; the REAL WINNERS exiting the ring were those dogs that received a hug, many pets and joyous thanks and appreciation from their owners, no matter “if” or “where” they ended up in the ribbons. ~ Helen Franklin Grand Victrix: Ch. Aramist’s Ivana of Kolbrook Grand Victor: Ch Hickoryhill’s Bull Durham TC, HIC Winners Dog: Marquin’s Extra Extra Winners Bitch: Ch. Pilgrim’s Kellie Jollie T’Hill Best Puppy: Hayschill’s Cole Younger Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Azuma-Cinnabar Olivia Best In Futurity: Carico’s Annie Oakley Best OS Futurity: Survival’s Tuff Decision Best in Maturity: Ch Winsome’s Woody Bearelson PT Best Opposite in Maturity: Ch Dream Weaver’s Morning Mist Obedience Victor: Germantown’s O’ Jager von Hust UD Herding Victor: HCh. Fluorescence vom Insel CD, HX ~Select Animals ~
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2001 GSDC OF AMERICA
National Specialty Show Results
Judges:
Lew Bunch – for Futurity and Maturity Dogs
Joseph LaRosa – for Futurity and Maturity Bitches
Joseph LaRosa – 6 – 9 mos to open classes – Dogs
Lew Bunch – 6 – 9 mos to open classes – Bitches
Intersex: Jack Newton
“I had the honor of judging the Intersex competition at the 2001 National Specialty. I consider being elected to judge this show as the highest honor that a Shepherd specialist can receive. I thank the membership for it.
The entry was of very high quality in both sexes. This required some hard decisions to be made in separating the dogs as there were so many good ones. I sometimes hear complaints of poor quality at our National. Believe me, we can be very proud of the dogs that were shown at the 2001 show.
General impressions: Overall temperament was very good. I think that the loose lead examination has helped to improve temperament in the dogs shown at our National. I commend our Temperament Chairman Bob Penny for his pursuit of this requirement.
Overall mouths were good. I found only two entries with missing teeth. There were a few level bites but also some very good bites. Coming and going was surprisingly good. I did not see many loose rears or faulty fronts. I have to believe that we have made some progress in this regard.
Over the past three decades we have heard many complaints about male heads being too narrow. Well, male heads are back. There were many dogs in this entry with beautiful, large, masculine heads.
All animals critiqued displayed good temperaments, had full mouths, and no serious faults coming and going.
There were so many quality bitches in this class that I hated excusing some of them., Others could have received a Select rating too, but if we designate a very large number of Selects we dilute the importance of the award.”
~ Mr. Jack Newton
Grand Victor: Ch. Survival’s Tuff Decision TC
Grand Victrix: Ch. Lindenhill’s Voodoo Lilly
Winners Dog: Wayside’s Honky Tonk Man
Winners Bitch: TR’s Quinella v Kenlyn
Best Puppy: Cypress Willowlake Kharizma
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Cross Timber’s Cargogh Clihu
Best In Futurity: Lace of Lou-Ro
Best OS Futurity: Chablis’ Piano Man of Coda
Best in Maturity: Ch. Carob’s Tina of Bihari
- Best OS Maturity: Ch. Lindenhill’s Hayabusa
Obedience Victrix/Elite Obedience Award:
OTCH Blitzen’s Kantele of Ashmead UDX
Herding Victor:
HTCh. Mississippi Rip HXAs OPNds HRD-III HTD-III
~Select Animals~
Dogs: Grand Victor: Ch. Survival’s Tuff Decision TC #2: Ch. Pinebuck’s Kidd Carson #3: Ch. Marquin’s Xtra! Xtra! #4: Ch. Sanremo Starbuck’s In Motion #5: Ch. Jag of Fran-Jo #6: Ch. Joelle’s Alvin v Norberge #7: Ch. Welove DuChien’s Rollins #8: Ch. Lindenhill’s Hayabusa #9: Ch. Utopia’s Meet Joe Black #10 Wayside’s Honky Tonk Man #11: Ch. Weicho’s Summer Palace #12: Ch. Sandmark’s Del Rio #13: Ch. Backacher’s Ruggiero v Milo | Bitches: Grand Victrix: Ch. Lindenhill’s Voodoo Lily #2: Ch. Survival’s Running On Air #3: Ch. Debonair’s Scarlet Letter #4: Ch. Kaleef’s Silver Charm of Tabu #5: Ch. Carob’s Tina of Bihari #6: Ch. Utopia’s Cliche #7: Ch. Utopia’s Blast From The Past #8: Ch. Darby Dan’s Eve #9: Ch. Delta v Almanya #10 Lace of Lo-Rou #11: Ch. Clayfield Zahara v Castlehill HT, TC #12: Mein Schatz Bacall v Bo-Hem |
2002 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Dogs – Mr Micheal Chaloux for Futurity and Maturity Dogs
Bitches – Mr John F DeHope for Futurity and Maturity Bitches
Dogs – Mr. John F DeHope – 6 – 9 mos to open classes – Dogs
Bitches – Mr Micheal Chaloux – 6 – 9 mos to open classes – Bitches
Intersex: Edmond Barritt
“My intention was to select good solid well-constructed one-piece animals who were coordinated movers. I believe I did this with what was there. It thought the quality was somewhat even and that there were a few animals that didn’t go Select that could have. I gave – some would say — a few too many Selects. But in my mind I had a problem eliminating some. There really wasn’t a great deal of difference between the later Selects and some of the animals nearer the front.
In conclusion let me say that we still seem to be having problems with correct follow-through (locked-up rears) and also with toe-scuffers, which is related. In my opinion many do not fully understand what a good dog should do with his rear when in motion. I had four decent animals that had missing teeth that didn’t go Select.
Overall the quality was more even than I recall. A few standouts but mostly even throughout.”
~Edmond Barritt
(For a more detailed listing of this year’s National results click here)
Grand Victor: Ch. Marquin’s X-tra X-tra
Grand Victrix: Ch. Jecoda Keylis Just In Thyme
Winners Dog: Cross Timber’s Cargogh Clihu
Winners Bitch: Trafalgar’s Pacific Chai
Best Puppy: Utopia’s Tanqueray of Nordlicht
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Kaleef St. Lucia v Kenlyn
Best In Futurity: Ch. Karagin’s Hoodlum of Castlehill
Best OS Futurity: Amber’s Heartbreaker
Best in Maturity: Ch. Schaztmar’s Just Right
- Best OS Maturity: Ch. Mar Haven’s And The Beat Goes On
Obedience Victrix:
OTCH. Noonmark Della Vopo UDX, MX, MXJ
Herding Victor:
HCH.Mississippi RIP HX
~Select Animals~
Select 2: Ch. Kridler’s Ruby v Highland Acres | Select 2: Ch. Lindenhill’s Hayabusa |
Select 3: Ch. TR’s Quinessential v Kenlyn | Select 3: Ch. Marhaven’s And The Best Goes On |
Select 4: Ch. Crosswind’s Wild Irish Rose | Select 4: Ch. Elvaston’s Southern Byrne |
Select 5: Ch. Debonair’s Surpirze Package | Select 5: Ch. Jo Win’s Concho |
Select 6: Ch. Utopia’s Cliche | Select 6: Ch. Kismet’s Sight For Sore Eyes |
Select 7: Ch. Caruousel’s Jill v Cypress | Select 7: Ch. Pinebuck’s Kidd Carson |
Select 8: Ch. Acara’s Mini-Me | Select 8: Ch. Zoni’s Kurt Russel |
Select 9: Ch. Alfaro’s Cupid of Stormfield | Select 9: Ch. Steinthal’s Night Moves |
Select 10: Ch. Kenja’s Over the Rainbow | Select 10: Ch. Witmer’s Jamiroquai |
Select 11: Ch. Delta v Almanya | Select 11: Ch. Kurdel’s St. Nick v Backachers |
Select 12: Ch. Pilgrim’s Kellie Jolly T Hill | Select 12: Ch. Cathlin’s Tobruk HT |
Select 13: Ch. Shelby’s Chimes of Asgard | Select 13: Ch. Chablis’ Piano Man of Coda |
Select 14: Ch. Mein Schatz Bacall v Bo-Heim | Select 14: Ch. Divna’s Jerry |
Select 15: Trafalgar’s Pacific Chai | Select 15: Ch. Winsome’s Woody Bearelson |
Select 16: Ch. Hickory Hill’s Wild West v Pilgrim | |
Select 17: Ch. Sirius Park’s Worth The Trip | |
Select 18: Ch. Cross Timber’s Cargogh Clihu |
2003 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Dogs – Mrs. Helen Gleason for Futurity and Maturity Dogs
Bitches – Ms. Cappy Pottle e for Futurity and Maturity Bitches
Dogs – Ms. Cappy Pottle- 6 – 9 mos to open classes – Dog
Bitches – Mrs. Helen Gleason – 6 – 9 mos to open classes – Bitches
Intersex: Dave Rinke
“The quality was deep throughout the dog classes and I was very pleased with my Winners Class that brought together the variance of size and proportions in the entry. As with breeding and judging dogs, temperament and character come first and to emphasize this inalienable breed ideal, I judge all the dogs on a loose leash when they first come into the ring and have not had the chance to become ring friendly . I am happy to say that I only had a few dogs that did not display good temperament and I had few dogs with mouth problems. Mouth problems are anything other than strong jaws, complete dentition and a scissors bite. I had a couple of good dogs with bites bordering on undershot. Ears could have been stronger in the younger classes. I emphasize the need to standardize dog size and proportions. No matter how well a dog moves, it must look like a m ale if it is one. I saw too many dogs that need shortening up in the middle piece (back and loin). Some were too high on leg and a few too short. All this gives inconsistency to the overall picture of breed type.”
~ Cappy Pottle
Judge Dog Classes
“Overview: Temperaments are fine but some of the gals definitely needed more exposure as they were not as self-confident as they should have been.”
~ Helen Gleason
Grand Victor: Ch. Marquin’s Xtra! Xtra!
Grand Victrix: Ch. Kridler’s Ruby v Highland Acres
Winners Dog: Rosewood’s Maestro
Winners Bitch: Jerrwen’s Madison Avenue
Best Puppy: Keylis Purple Rain
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Stonewall’s Fast Lane
Best In Futurity: Stonehedge Jack of All Trades
Best OS Futurity: Elite Design Chelsey v Tyran
Best in Maturity: Ch. Karagin’s Hoodlum of Castlehill
- Best OS Maturity: Stylistic Liberty V Chablis
Obedience Victrix:
Ch. De Brut’s Moonshadow, UDX, OA, OAJ
owned by Lori Nickeson
Herding Victor:
~Select Animals~
Select 2: Ch. Wayside’s Honky Tonk Man | Select 2: Ch. Tamar’s Panache |
Select 3: Ch. Lindenhill’s Hayabusa | Select 3: Woodcliff’s BB by Caretti |
Select 4: Ch. Mar Haven’s And The Beat Goes On TC | Select 4:Elite Design Chelsey v Tyran |
Select 5: Ch. Jake of Fran Jo Anne Isle | Select 5: Ch. Carousel Farms Jill v Cypress TC |
Select 6: Ch. Elvaston’s Southern Byrne | Select 6: Kismet’s Pretty Lies N Alibis |
Select 7: Ch. Karagin’s Hoodlum of Castlehill | Select 7: Hickory Hill’s Brickhouse Sirius Park |
Select 8: Ch. Marquis’ Gladiator | Select 8: Ch. Trafalgar’s Pacific Chai |
Select 9: Rosewood’s Maestro | Select 9: Jerrwen’s Madison Avenue |
Select 10: Ch. Trafalgar’s Premium Blend | Select 10: Ch. Acara’s Mini Me |
Select 11: Ch. Utopia’s Tanqueray of Nordlicht | |
Select 12: Ch. Steinthal’s Night Moves | |
Select 13: Ch. Siruis Park’s Worth The Trip | |
Conditional Dog: | Conditional Bitch: Dusky Sally Zuapfelsine HT |
Veteran Dog 7 – 9: Ch. Kansten’s Ducati PT HT TC | Veteran Bitch 7 to 9: Solana’s Luro’s Gypsy Wind TC |
Veteran Dog 9 and Over: Ch. Von Keith’s Raptor | Veteran Bitch 9 and Over: Ch. Jecoda Keystone Alexandra |
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2004 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Dogs – Mrs. Rita Sandel for Futurity and Maturity Dogs
Bitches – Ms. Gloria Birch for Futurity and Maturity Bitches
Dogs – Ms. Gloria Birch– 6 – 9 mos to open classes – Dog
Bitches -Mrs. Rita Sandell – 6 – 9 mos to open classes – Bitches
Intersex: Mrs. Joan Fox
“Overall, it was a delight to be judging. I loved seeing males that looked like males. So many had beautiful heads without being coarse. I had very few dogs with missing teeth or bad bites. A few dogs did not have short strong backs. The breed looked pretty good to me. It was truly the thrill of a lifetime, and to top it all off my mother was able to be there and watch me judge. I feel truly blessed.”
~ Gloria Birch
STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN OUR BREED: Less length. We are getting too much overall length. Croups. Most are too short. Tails. My theory is that we could possibly have a spine problem. A limited supply of blood to the tail could cause numbness. People experience this with spine problems cause numbness to the lower extremities. Because I am seeing this problem a lot, we need to determine the cause.”
~ Rita Sandell
“Select is a very special award and one not to be given lightly. I was honored to have so many gorgeous dogs exhibited to me and to be able to award 10 Selects to animals that met the criteria and keep the integrity of the title.
Almost all the entries were masculine with good to rich color, strong heads, correct proportions, heard backs and nice croup lines, and good strong oval bones. The improvements made by breeders in these areas and in overall type is so commendable. Size did vary somewhat but all who took the top awards were unquestionably male!
I had only a few that were a bit soft in back, lacked under-drive or bounced over the loin and croup. These showed up immediately on a loose lead. Coming and going was amazingly good and I really appreciated the depth of body and correct ribbing and prosternums! I saw few faulty feet but some were let-down in pasterns and showed softness when coming at me. Going away was wonderful and tow dragging was minimal.
Side gait was better than I have seen for a few years. The ability of so many dogs to over ground smoothly on a a loose lead was truly a wonderful sight for those that cherish the herding ability of our breed.
Temperament was good to outstanding with only one dog that I questioned. He was young and recovered fully upon reexamination. Unfortunately, I also had to disqualify one male that did try to bite me. He made light contact.
Overall, I think we are in good shape in males again, with a diversity of bloodlines to choose from.”
~ Joan Fox
Grand Victor: Ch. Mar Haven’s And The Beat Goes On
Grand Victrix: Ch. Hickory Hill’s Godiva Sirius Park
Winners Dog: TR’s Antonio
Winners Bitch: Chantilly’s Holiday Compadre
Best Puppy: You Ain’t Seen Nuthin Yet of Edan
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Jeza’s Talladega
Best In Futurity: Marquin’s Double Trouble
Best OS Futurity: TR’s Antonio
Best in Maturity: Select Ex. Ch. Woodcliff’s BB by Caretti
- Best OS Maturity: WeLove DuChien’s Harrison
Obedience Victrix:
Shadowland’s Sweet Spirit UD
owned by Carol DavisHerding Victrix:
PAM HCh. DeBrut’s Kiss Me Kate Windridge UD, TD, HSAs, HIS NAP
owner/handler Sheryl Evans
~Select Animals~
Dogs: | Bitches: |
Select Excellent #2 Ch. Wayside’s Honky Tonk Man | Select #2 Ch. Jagan’s Happyanunoit |
Select Excellent #3 Ch.. Altana’s Outlaw | Select Excellent #3 Ch. Jerrwen’s Malibu Breeze |
Select Excellent #4 Ch. Cross Timber’s Cargogh Clihu | Select #4 Ch. Carousel Farm’s Jill v Cypress |
Select #5 Ch. Danka’s Dream Catcher v Stoyland | Select #5 Ch. Do Si Do of Oh My |
Select Excellent #6 Ch. Bil-Mar’s Here Comes Trouble | Select #6 Ch. Padala’s Windswept Karma |
Select Excellent #7 Ch. WeLove DuChien’s Patriot | Select Excellent #7 Ch. Kagen’s Two To Tango |
Select #8 Ch. Fonseca’s Y2K Survivor Jo Mar | Select Excellent #8 Ch. Rivendell’s Magnolia |
Select #9 Ch. Lenlor’s Maximus | Select Excellent #9 Ch. Jerrwen’s Madison Avenue |
Select #10 TR’s Antonio | Select #10 Ch. Aramist Yazmine of Bodega |
Conditional Dog | Conditional Bitch: Carousel Farms Caisson TD,PT,OA,NAJ,NAP,NJP,TC |
Veteran’s Dog 7 to 9: Ch. Hi/Lo’s Stormy Nights | Veteran’s Bitch 7 to 9: Ch. Tripphill’s Dream Spinner |
Veteran’s Dog 9 & Over: | Veteran’s Bitch 9 & Over: Ch. Kansten’s Britten HT, PT, TC |
2005 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Futurity and Maturity Dogs – Mrs. Debra Ann Hokkanen
Futurity and Maturity Bitches – Mrs. Barbara Amidon
Dogs – Mrs. Barbara Amidon – 6 – 9 mos to open classes
Bitches -Mrs. Debra Ann Hokkanen – 6 – 9 mos to open classes
Intersex: Mr. Ken Downing
“As a whole, the males were definitely males. Masculinity has continued to improve along with pigment. Backs were strong and proper which is so important to proper transmission. We have come a long way in temperament in the past few years. All males passed the temperament evaluation. I did have a few dogs that had a problem with proper follow through in the rear and dragged their toes trying to get underneath themselves and also completely opening up in the rear when gaiting. There were a few faulty tails, some lifting when gaiting and soft pasterns with poor feet. I do not mean to indicate that these were rampant problems. In fact, I did not see a many of these problems as I have noticed in the past and feel they are improving. We must be vigilant in these areas as the German Shepherd Dog is a herding dog and these type of problems will prohibit prolonged gaiting with proper transmission.
The bitches. My, oh my, what a beautiful group of ladies! Good pigment, very feminine, strong backs with proper proportion, and the balanced which is so important in transmission. Again, all the bitches passed the temperament evaluation. I did have a few of the problems in the bitches that I have previously mentioned in the males.
All of the Selects earned their placing with a sustained performance. They all represent what we look for in a German Shepherd Dog — correct structure, temperament, and the look of eagles which sets the German Shepherd Dog apart from all other breeds. I was happy with each and every one.”
~ Mr. Ken Downing
“Our males seem to have better heads, and are not as extreme overall. Not tons of quality, but some good ones in each class. A problem I see is dead tails. This is not just a fault, but is a serious health problem with the spine. This must be addressed.”
~ Barbara Amidon
Grand Victor: Ch. Wayside’s Honky Tonk Man
Grand Victrix: Ch. Falcon’s Welove Liberty
Winners Dog: Scher-Lo’s Rogue of Karizma
Winners Bitch: Marquis’ Here I Am v Surgio
Best Puppy: Eagle Valley’s Crusader
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Soaring Softly of Heinerburg
Best In Futurity: Marquis’ Here I Am v Surigo
Best OS Futurity: Nikrees Summer Premiere
Best in Maturity Ch. TR’s Antonio
Best OS Maturity: Karizma’s Liberia von Loar
Obedience Victrix:
Burl Oaks Mystic Incantation UDX, OA, OAJ
owned by Catherine and Michael LosHerding Victrix:
owner/handler
- ~ Select Animals ~
Dogs: | Bitches: |
Grand Victor: Ch. Wayside’s Honky Tonk Man | Grand Victrix Ch. Falcon’s Welove Liberty |
Select Excellent #2. Ch. Castlehill-Miterhaun Tuff Enuf | Select #2. Ch. Cathlin Azeri of Hallmark |
Select Excellent #3: Ch. Braunhaus Samurai | Select #3 Ch. Jagan’s Happyanunoit |
Select Excellent #4: Ch. Trafalgar’s Premium Blend | Select #4 Ch. DePahl’s Brandy |
Select Excellent #5: Ch. Welove DuChien’s Rollins | Select #5. Ch. Kaleef’s Geneva Aeval-Achtung |
Select Excellent #6: Ch. WeLove DuChien’s Harrison | Select #6. Ch. Jerrwen’s Madison Ave |
Select Excellent #7:Ch. Keylis Purple Rain | Select #7.Ch. Elite Design Chelsey v Tyran |
Select Excellent #8: Ch. Bil-Mar’s Here Comes Trouble | Select #8. Spotlight Cloverlyn April Fool |
Select #9: Ch. TR’s Antonio | Select Excellent #9. Ch. Castlehill’s Tuff Cookie HT, PT |
Select #10: Ch. Jake of Fran-Jo Anne-Isle | Select #10. Marquis’ Here I Am v Surgio |
Select #11: Ch. Lindenhill’s Voodoo Drums | Select #11. Ch. Kaleef’s Gracie v Kenlyn |
Select #12: Scher-Lo’s Rogue of Karizma | Select #12. Ch. Breal’s Easy Does It |
Conditional Dog: Ch. Lee-Ray-Apfelsine Rocka M’Soul, HT | Conditional Bitch: N/A |
Veteran Dog 7 to 9: Ch. Welove DuChien’s Rollins | Veteran Bitch 7 to 9: Ch. Rowland’s Cure For Love CD TC |
Veteran Dog over 9: Ch. “The Preacher” | Veteran Bitch over 9: Ch. Todorhaus Sugar Magnolia |
2006 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Futurity and Maturity Dogs – Mr. Dan Smith
Futurity and Maturity Bitches – Ms. Jamie Walker
Dogs – Ms. Jamie Walker – 6 – 9 mos to open classes
Bitches Mr. Dan Smith – 6 – 9 mos to open classes
Intersex: Ms. Helen Franklin
“I believe that this years Selects are all outstanding examples of our breed and I am so proud to have been able to be a part of their careers. When I judge, “I put them in the order I put them in my car.” I needed a train this year. I chose dogs with a combination of gorgeous breed type, curves rather than angles, combined with exceptional side gait. I require depth of body without being leggy, a marked prosternum, correct ribbing, and one continuous smooth line extending down the neck to the wither, over the straight back, and gently sloping down through the tail. A good croup is essential. One select dog and one select bitch lacked some of the breed type I usually require but because of their outstanding ability to open at the shoulder and cover the ground, they could not be ignored.
Many remarked that the bitches were once again superior this year. I feel differently notine that there were several really good males. I felt that this year was one of the best I’ve seen for dogs in both breed type, coming and going and beautiful reaching side gait. I saw better backs and toplines, better heads, and much more substance. Several of the Select dogs could be called “stallion dogs” especially Alvinnnnn.
The Select dogs changed position several times becuase each had such great qualities to offer. It was difficult decision and in the end, the Grand Victor could not be denied. Working his way up, he was the beautiful all-male dog I had been looking for that moved magnificently with rarely seen suspending side gait. Once again these were all really good dogs. It would do them a disservece to compare or criticize only very minor faults.”
~ Helen Franklin
“Overall, I believe we are starting to clean up the rears in our dogs. With some exceptions there were fewer locked hocks and toe-draggers than we have seen in the past. Temperament was very good with only three animals having to be excused. Secondary sex characteristics were excellent as were the number of dark to black eyes. Pigment was excellent in almost all of the dogs. With only one or two exceptions, all had good bites and full dentition. We still need to work on fronts as there were many dogs who were extending from the elbow as opposed to a full shoulder opening. We are still seeing several dead or altered tails.
~ Jamie Walker
“As most of you know I have been to Germany many times in the last 18 years, and attended their Sieger show each time. In my opinion we have the best bitches in the world right here in the USA. There are great bitches on both sides of the ocean, but a culmination of bloodlines and the talent of our breeders here have given us a consistency of high excellent quality bitches.
There has been a lot of talk about the length of our dogs. What I’ve seen in 90% of the entries were dogs of good or excellent proportions, that is 85% as high at the wither as they are long. What I’ve also seen is that our breed has many large size entries that have grown beyond the desired 22-24 inch bitch and the 24-26 inch male. These larger entries have more length of loin, and back, otherwise they would look freakish being tall at the withers and short in body.
Lastly, in my critiques you will probably notice the same description on many entries, that is due to the great consistency in type and quality of our great bitches.”
~ Dan Smith
Grand Victor: Ch. Trafalgar’s Premium Blend
Grand Victrix: Ch. Castlehilll’s Tuff Cookie
Winners Dog: Marquis’ Stealing the Show
Winners Bitch: Shadyrock’s Dancing Doll
Best Puppy: Yoncalla’s Make My Day v Lealynn
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Jagan-Karagin Happysaysitall
Best In Futurity: Eagle Valley’s Crusader
Best OS Futurity: Marquis’ Blonde Bombshell
Best in Maturity: Ch. WeLove DuChien’s Army of One
Best OS Maturity: Rivendell’s Start The Commotion
Obedience Victrix:
owned byHerding Victrix:
owner/handler
- ~ Select Animals ~
Dogs: | Bitches: |
Grand Victor: Ch. Trafalgar’s Premium Blend | Grand Victrix Ch. Castlehilll’s Tuff Cookie |
Select Excellent #2.Ch. Karagin’s Hoodlum of Castlehill | Select #2. Excellent Ch. Jagan’s Happyunoit |
Select Excellent #3: Ch. Keylis Purple Rain | Select #3 Excellent Ch. Ch. Riverdell’s Sart the Commotion |
Select #4: Ch. Lindenhill’s Vinnie the Viper | Select #4 Ch. Kaleef’s Geneva Aeval-Achtung |
Select #5: Ch. Willimar’s Guns N Roses Shadow Valley | Select #5. Ch. Kaleef’s Jezebel |
Select #6: Ch. Joelle’s Diamond Da Vinci | Select #6. Excellent Ch. Marquis Here I am v Surigo |
Select Excellent #7: Ch. Utopia’s Let Freedom Ring TC | Select #7. Ch. Whiteside’s Love and Freedom |
Select #8: Ch. Woodside’s The Real Deal | Select #8. Ch. Jerrwen’s Madison Avenue |
Select Excellent #9: Ch. Altana’s Outlaw HIT | Select #9. Ch. Kaleef’s Jade of Tamar |
Select Excellent #10: Ch. Aramist’s Zillion Dollar Guy | Select #10. Excellent Ch. Mariner’s Jenny from the Block |
Select Excellent #11: Ch. Keylis The Big Red Dog | |
Select #12: Ch. TR’s Antonio | |
Select #13: Ch. Joelle’s Alvin v Norberge | |
Select Excellent #14: Ch. Mechanical Bull of Edan | |
Select #15: Ch. Hickory Hill’s GQ Sirius Park | |
Conditional Dog: | Conditional Bitch: |
Veteran Dog 7 to 9: Ch. Joelle’s Alvin v Norberge | Veteran Bitch 7 to 9: Ch. Joelle’s Beatrice v Diamond ROM |
Veteran Dog over 9: Ch. Langlitz-Apfelsine Lina Fire PT, TC | Veteran Bitch over 9: Dusky Sally zu Apfelsine HT |
2007 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Futurity and Maturity Dogs – Dr. Robert Kish
Futurity and Maturity Bitches – Dr. Carmen Battaglia
Dogs – Dr. Carmen Battaglia – 6 – 9 mos to open classes
Bitches Dr. Robert Kish – 6 – 9 mos to open classes
Intersex: Mr. Edmond Barritt
Grand Victor & BOB: Ch. Welove DuChien’s Army of One
Grand Victrix & BOS: Ch. Mar Haven’s Black Orchid
Winners Dog: Lindenhill’s Machu Picchu
Winners Bitch: Cherry Crush of Oh-My
Best Puppy: Tazzman’s Aregon
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Tazzman’s Serine
Best In Futurity: Signatures Miami v Kridler
Best OS Futurity: Kaleef’s It’s All About Me
Best in Maturity: Marquis’ Stealing the Show
Best OS Maturity: Marquis Blonde Bombshell
Obedience Victrix:
owned byHerding Victrix:
owner/handler
- ~ Select Animals ~
Dogs: | Bitches: |
Grand Victor: Ch. Welove DuChien’s Army of One | Grand Victrix Ch. Mar Haven’s Black Orchid |
Select #2. Excellent Ch. TR’s Antonio | Select #2. Ch. Jagan-Karagin Happysaysitall |
Select #3: Ch. Marquis’ Stealing the Show | Select #3 Ch. Marquin’s Double Trouble |
Select #4: Excellent Ch. Kaleef’s Joshua | Select #4 Anne-Isle’s Heiress v Kenlyn-Kaleef |
Select #5: Ch. Darby-Dan’s Just Jack | Select #5. Ch. Jantar’s China Lake of Witmer |
Select #6: Ch. Good To The Last Drop of Edan | Select #6. Ch. Acara’s Cazadora |
Select #7: Ch. Keylis Purple Rain TC | Select #7. Cherry Crush of Oh-My |
Select #8: Excellent Ch. Keylis The Big Red Dog TC | Select #8. Ch. Jerrwen’s Madison Avenue |
Select #9: Excellent Ch. Darby Dan’s Key to the Cure TC | Select #9. Ch. Darby-Dan’s Miranda |
Select #10: Ch. Karizma’s Nicaragua | Select #10. Ch. Marquin’s Blonde Bombshell |
Select #11: Ch. Alfaro’s Rambling Man | Select #11 Lonestar’s Margarita Rose |
Select #12: Ch. Konigin’s Phamtom of the Opera | Select #12 Excellent Ch. Rivendell’s Start the Commotion |
Select #13: Ch. Tindrock’s Fire Storm at NMH | Select #13 Ch. Marquis All About Me |
Select #14: Ch. Bil-Mar’s Here Comes Trouble | Select #14 Ch. Jagan’s Happyanunoit |
Select #15 Ch. Lenlor’s Maximus | Select #15 Signatures Miami v Kridler |
Select #16 Ch. Lindenhill’s Vinnie the Viper | Select #16 Ch. Hi-Cliff Four Starr Review |
Select #17 Ch. Woodside’s The Read Deal | Select #17 Ch. Shadyrock’s Dancing Doll |
Select #18 Ch. Greenwood’s Achilles TC | |
Select #19 Excellent Ch. Jezra’s Daytona | |
Select #20 Ch. Coda’s Miracle in the Making | |
Conditional Dog: | Conditional Bitch: |
Veteran Dog 7 to 9: Todorhaus-Chablis Santana | Veteran Bitch 7 to 9: Ch. Carolon ED A Cut Above |
Veteran Dog over 9: | Veteran Bitch over 9: |
2008 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Futurity and Maturity Dogs – Michell Chaloux
Futurity and Maturity Bitches – Cappy Pottle
Dogs – Cappy Pottle – 6 – 9 mos to open classes
Bitches – Michell Chaloux 6 – 9 mos to open classes
Intersex: Helen Gleason
Overview Bitches
“I found that the overall quality improved since my last US National assignment in 2002. I found and was really happy to see that our bitches today are, for most of them, of very good type, very stylish and elegant and have very good proportions. To me, correctness of proportions and structure combined with a sound temperament are very important and allow the dogs to move efficiently with soundness and power. I found beautiful bitches with great side gait and I was pleased to see that most of the dogs were clean coming and going. We have made great improvements in this area. In all classes, I didn’t automatically place the best side gaiter of the group in first, but I placed the best overall dog with correctness of temperament, structure and movement. I also was quite leased in general with the temperament of the dogs. Almost all of them displayed a sound and typical temperament for a German Shepherd Dog. I also found that too many bitches were oversize. Remember the standard requires 22 to 24 inches for females. Some bitches didn’t placed or make the cut because there were too large and were lacking secondary sex characteristics. I found also that many bitches were too long in loin and had soft middle pieces with motion in the back. This is a waste of energy and efficiency for a working herding dog. Ligamentation was also soft on a few dogs but in general the dogs were in good show condition.”
~ Michel Chaloux
Overview Intersex
“The greatest award I have ever been given was to be elected by the membership to judge intersex at this year’s National. As the Education chairperson I read, reread and teach the standard of our breed constantly. When judging this year I compared each animal against the standard and placed accordingly. Many love to see the handlers and dogs racing around the ring at breakneck speed; the larger the animal, the longer the legs and the greater distance they cover. Is this correct? Absolutely not@ I was elected by the members to judge dogs and not act like a ringmaster. While judging I attempted to give all handlers equal opportunity to present their animals to the best of their ability. Because of the limited amount of time allotted to the judging of intersex, only those dogs that were selected as top in their respective groups were really asked to work extensively. The handlers who presented their dogs on loose leads were rewarded as the dogs did not forge and distort themselves when moving along the white wall. I think all of the exhibitors for allowing me to examine the animals without double handling them through the loose lead temperament test. Although it may ave not been obvious to the spectators, we did have some dogs and bitches that were not quite as sure of themselves and these animals were placed at the rear of the lines. Written critiques were available for all entries and I maintained the original of the two part carbon sets. I hope the owners are interested in hem. Notations were made for missing teeth, excessive spacing between teeth, worn incisors, extra teeth, etc. Notations were made for strong or soft ears, etc. I think my scribe Bob Grady for underlining the descriptions for each dog as I called out the description for him. I apologize if we missed circling some of the comment but we were under strict time constraints. I believe that Saturday should be reserved for Specials only. We lost two hours because of special presentations that could easily have been done on Friday. The dogs were only judged of eight hours, four house for dogs from 8 am to noon (dogs photos 12-12:30) and four hours for bitches 2-6 pm (Bitch photos 6:30-7pm) The victory passes were limited to only a few minutes as photos had to be taken and dinner was at 8:00 “
“Size is becoming a real problem, not only height at the withers but excessive length of body. Bitches 22-24 inches, males 24-26 inches. Quite a few of the animal exhibited looseness of the elbows. Temperaments were very good with the exception of a few animals that acted anxious and let me know they really did not want to be there. These animals were placed at the end of each group. I would rate the top seven males Select Excellent, all other males were rated Excellent with the exception of the 10 dogs whose characters were less than correct. I rated 10 females Select Excellent and all other females were rated Excellent with the exception of seven whose characters were less than correct. Most eye were dark to medium brown and blended well with the facial colorations. Ears were strong with very few exceptions. All but three of the animals had complete dentition. I noticed several animals had too much spacing between the teeth and the teeth did not appear to be large and strong. Conditioning was lacking in some of the animals and their top lines were not as strong as I would like to see. Some of this is again a result of the excessive length of loins.”
Judge Helen Gleason
Grand Victor: Ch. TRAFALGAR’s Full Throttle
Grand Victrix: Hiena Gomez
Winners Dog: WeLove DuChien’s Last Hurrah
Winners Bitch: Hiena Gomez
Best Puppy: Anne-Isle’s Patrick
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Kaleef Caterina v Kenlyn
Best In Futurity: WeLove DuChien’s Last Hurrah
Best OS Futurity: Bihari’s Jesse II
Best in Maturity: Ch. Trafalgar’s Full Throttle
Best OS Maturity: Isabella’s One Woman Show
Obedience Victrix:
owned byHerding Victrix:
owner/handler
- ~ Select Animals ~
Dogs | Bitches | |
Grand Victor: Ch. TRAFALGAR’s Full Throttle | Grand Victrix: Hiena Gomez | |
Select Excellent #2: Ch. Kaleef’s Joshau v Kenlyn | Select #2: Ch. Kaleef’s All About Eve | |
Select #3: Ch. Tazzman’s Aregon | Select #3: Ch. Jerrwen’s Madison Avenue | |
Select Execellent #4: Ch. Marquis’ Stealing the Show | Select Excellent #4: Ch. Hi-Cliff’s Four Starr Review | |
Select Excellent #5: Ch. Eagle Valley’s Green Knight | Select #5: Ch. Jagan-Karagin Happysaysitall | |
Select Excellent #6: Ch. Scher-Lo’s Rogue of Karizma | Select #6: Ch. Anne-Isle’s Heiress v Kenlyn-Kaleef | |
Select Excellent #7: Ch. Signature’s Cooper v Knaufhill | Select #7: Ch. Shadyrock’s Dancing Doll | |
Select #8 Ch. Aramist’s Enchanted of My Joy | ||
Select Excellent #9: Ch. Liebchen’s Boogie Wonderland | ||
Select #10: Ch. Shoal Creek’s Sangria v Barick | ||
2009 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Futurity and Maturity Dogs – Lee Brown
Futurity and Maturity Bitches – Gloria Birch
Dogs – Gloria Bitch
Bitches – Lee Brown
Intersex: Dave Rinke
Overview Bitches
“I had some very nice animals that I passed on due to my being able to tell that they were not sound in temperament. I did not feel it was necessary to push these animals. I was satisfied that I would net reward them and that was all that mattered to me. I also find some level bites, missing teeth, some teeth that were too small. I would say that the quality was very good but I would like to have seen some more animals that move more fluidly and effortlessly as described in the standard.”
~ Lee Brown
Grand Victor: Ch. Tazzman’s Aregon
Grand Victrix: Ch. Signature’s Miami v Kridler
Winners Dog: EJM N’ Eko Lan’s Eli
Winners Bitch: Kiefernfel’s If Life Were Like That
Best Puppy: GSDStyle’s Johnny B Goode v Windover Abijah
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Whitside’s Than Came Me
Best In Futurity: Kaleef’s Alexis v Kenlyn
Best OS Futurity: Hickoryhill’s Krytonite
Best in Maturity: Winsome’s Ray Bearone v Eko Lan
Best OS Maturity: Hickoryhill’s Raspberrt Beret
- Obedience Victrix:Zita Vom Krummenhager See, CDX. RNowned by Shannon ShepherdHerding Victor:
Karma’s Dragon Drums v KCK HSAsd
- Owned by Kelly Malone
Agility Victor:MACH2 Blackthorn’s Deva XFowned by Shelli Rhodes
- ~ Select Animals ~
Dogs | Bitches | |
Grand Victor: Ch. Tazzman’s Aregon | Grand Victrix: Ch. Signature’s Miami v Kridler | |
Select #2: Ch. Tanfalgar’s Full Throttle | Select Excellent #2: Hi Cliff Sienna Kaleef | |
Select Excellent #3: Ch. Marquis’ Stealing the Show | Select #3: Kennelwood’s Mystique Impulse | |
Select Excellent #4: Ch. HiCliff Bronson v Kaleef | Select Excellent #4: Ch. Anne-Isle Heiress v Kenlyn-Kaleef | |
Select Excellent #5: Ch. Kaleef’s Joshua v Kenlyn | Select Excellent #5: Wolf Creek Antares of Merivern | |
Select #6: Ch. I’m All That Matters of Edan | Select #6: Ch. Wolf Creek Kallie of Merivern | |
Select #7: EJM N’ Eko-Lan’s Eli | Select #7: Ch. Cherry Crush of Oh My | |
Select Excellent #8: Ch. HiCliff Gable | Select Excellent #8: Ch. Hickory Hill’s Magic Marker | |
Select #9: Ch. Charbo’s Kay Largogh v Marjo | Select #9: Stonewall’s Lookaliker | |
Select Excellent #10: Ch. Kaleef’s It’s All About Me | Select #10: Ch. Kridler’s Nutmeg v Signature | |
Select Excellent #11: Ch. Kismet’s Centruion PT | Select Excellent #11: Ch. Schatten’s The One Rose | |
Select Excellent #12: Ch. Alfaro’s Rambling Man | Select #12: Lockenhaus Isis v Kenlyn Hi-Cliff | |
Select #13: Ch. Karizma’s Cacique of Inquest | Select #13: Kiefernfel’s If Like Were Like That | |
Select #14: Ch. Winsome’s Ray Bearone v Ekolan | Select #14: Ch. Mmm Mmm Good of Edan | |
Select Excellent #15: Ch. Mar Haven’s Solitaire Traveler | ||
2010 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Futurity and Maturity Dogs – Robert Drescher
Futurity and Maturity Bitches – Daniel Smith
Dogs – – 6 – 9 mos to open classes: Daniel Smith
Bitches – 6 – 9 mos to open classes Robert Drescher
Intersex: Barbara Amidon
Overview – Dogs
“The National this year held in Farmington, Utah, probably had the lowest entry of dogs in the history of our Nationals. There are probably several contributing factors to such a low entry, nonetheless we need to understand the negative effect this could have if this trend were to continue. As a Specialty club soon to celebrate our centennial, we annexed to address those things we can change, and realize there are things we can’t do anything about, such as the poor economy and the high cost of travel and showing dogs.
On the brighter side, I had the privilege of judging some of the highest quality dogs I’ve ever judged. The Futurity and Maturity classes were filled with excellent examples of our breed through out the classes.The winners dog class was the best I’ve ever seen and several other judges at the show agreed. The entry was low but the quality was high. This made of ra very enjoyable assignment for me.
I see improvements in our breed in several areas. There were almost no dentition problems. The males have great improvement in masculine head type, good breadth of skull with better earsets, strong and correctly formed muzzle length. They have improved in neck length, and properly extend in motion beyond very nicely placed withers. Toplines and under lines are vastly improved both standing and in motion. The proportions of height to length have greatly improved. Ernie Loeb used to say that a dog “stands over too much ground” when he critiqued a dog that was longer than the desired 8 1/2 to 10. I had very few dogs outside the desired height to length. Again, improvements in topline has to do with the much better croups we are seeing in out top dogs.
The correct angulation in hindquarters has definitely improved, along with good ligamentation. We are seeing dogs with better balanced gaiting. There are still some faulty fronts causing many entries to lift while gaiting, and others who lack good close to the ground extension. Overall these faults are decreasing. Temperament and character was good in most classes, however, we did have a few entries who did not do well in the temperament test and they were penalized.
Another growing problem is tail carriage. We are seeing an ever-increasing number of tails that do not function wile gaiting. Some bounce off their hocks. Some actually hand in a reverse saber position, some stick straight out with no curve or motion at all. In older entries we might suspect deterioration from the tail and spinal structure, but what about the younger entrees with these dead looking tails?
Again, I found the handlers and exhibitors, winners and losers as well to be very professional and sportsmanlike at this show. Needless to say, it was a very pleasant assignment for me. I think you all again.”
~ Daniel Smith
“Several things stodd out for me and I’ll elaborate on the. Every animal I placed in the ribbons passed the loose lead exam. While I consider this test an essential one when conducted properly, I don’t draw conclusion or make representations about any dog having good temperament or character based on passing the test. I believe it should be more properly thought of as a behavior test than a temperament test. Practically any dog can be trained to pass it and therefore those that don’t pass it don’t meet the bare minimum standard that we should expect of our dogs. Proper breed character is so much more complicated than just that. I breed excused a couple of dogs. There were others who didn’t pass but were able to be examinded that I left in the ring after informorming their handers that they would not be in consideration for a placing. People pay a lot to come to the National and have their dog shown and so I gave them the chance. Unfortunately, in one of the nicest bitch classed, 5 out of 6 didn’t pass and although I sorted the entire class the way I liked them, in the end I was oly able to award a first place. I gave each one 2 chances to pass. I never push an animal as I don’t believe stressing an already uncomfortable animal and creating a scene just to prove a point is in anyone’s best interest. I believe every dog deserves to be loved. The ones that are born with less than sound temperaments should be worked with and trained. If you must show them, go ahead, but you should be asking yourselves why you are doing that and above all else, please don’t breed them because while you can fool the judge, you can’t fool Mother Nature. I believe that good termpament is like any other desirable trait that you want to establish and maintain… it must be deliberately and consistly selected for generation after generation. In my opinion, we can stand some real improvement in the area.
One final oabservation and word of caution I have to give is regarding tails, and I’ll keep it short but we need to take this seriously. I lost count of how many dogs I saw that had tails that weren’t behaving normally, or worse, just looked dead. I’ve heard a lot of theories and I donh’t know the answer, but I do believe it is a problem and I know the problem is getting worse.
~ Robert Drescher
“I will not go into all the Selects except to say they were good representatives of the breed. Only one bitch, a beautifuy could have been better in the hock area, but I loved her style. I would like to that some of our dogs are getting too long and we still have a with dead tails but overall we have gotten away from the extreme angulated dogs. We now have a more balanced type of animal reminescent of some of the exciting side movers of yesterday.”
~ Barbara Amidon
Grand Victor & Best Opposite Sex: Ch. Scher-Lo’s Rogue of Karizma
Grand Victrix & Best of Breed: Wolf Creek Aquilla of Merivern
Winners Dog: Laslar’s League of His Own of Somerset Rose
Winners Bitch: Wolf Creek Aquilla of Merivern
Best Puppy: Scharo’s Phoenix Rising v Deray Wold Creek
Best Opposite Sex Puppy:
Best In Futurity: Jagan-Lenlor’s Solikehappy
Best OS Futurity: Laslar’s League of His Own of Somerset Rose
Best in Maturity Ch. Winsome’s Love Remembears
Best OS Maturity: Ch. Ejm N’ Eko-Lan’s Eli
Obedience Victor | ||
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owned by Lissa Wall | ||
Herding Victor | ||
Owned by | ||
Agility Victor | ||
Owned by |
Select Animals
Dogs | Bitches | |
1 | Ex. Ch. Scher-Lo’s Rogue of Karizma | Wolf Creek Aquilla of Merivern |
2 | Ex. Ch. Ejm N’ Eko-Lan’s Eli | Ch. Winsome’s Love Remembears |
3 | Ch. HiCliff Bronson v Kaleef | Ch. Karizma’s Madeira von Loar |
4 | Ex. Ch. Hi Cliff Free N Easy Hadori | Ch. Kaleef’s Kellie v Kenlyn |
5 | Ex. Ch. Lorien’s Patron | Ch. Eko-Lan’s N’EJM’s Encore |
6 | Ex. Ch. Karizma’s Cacique of Inquest | Ex. Ch. Regency’s Pochahontas v Kridler |
7 | Ex. Ch. Trafalgar’s Feature Presentation | Ch. Kaleef Katerina v Kenlyn |
8 | Ex. Ch. Kaleef’s It’s All About Me | Ch. Scharo Ark Fire and Ice |
9 | Laslar’s League of His Own of Somerset Rose | Ex. Ch. Hi Cliff Sienna Kaleef |
10 | Ex. Ch. Lyloaks’s First Knight | Ch. Jogra’s Lolita Lempicka |
11 | Ex. Lindenhill’s Machu Picchu | Ex. Ch. Jagen Karagin Miterhaun Ticklme Elmo |
12 | Ex. Ch. Stonewall’s Lookaliker | |
13 | Ex. Ch. Talimar’s Aviana Kiwi Tebe Nobe |
2011 G.S.D.C. of America
National Specialty Show
Judges:
Futurity and Maturity Dogs – Ms. Rita Sandell
Futurity and Maturity Bitches – Mr. Robert Kish
Dogs – – 6 – 9 mos to open classes Mr. Robert Kish
Bitches – 6 – 9 mos to open classes Ms Rita Sandell
Intersex: Ed Barritt
Overview –
Dogs: “I was extremely impressed and appreciateive of the quality of the animals that were presented. I believe there was adequate depth in all the classes to allow me to select from quality.
~ Dr. Robert Kish
Bitches – My overall quality was excellent and so much fun to judge. There were improvements overall in the breed such as masculinity in the males I personally judged. Both ligamentation and temperament overall were good. There were a few dentition problems. There were not as many bad tails as I had the last time I udged the National, but it is still a problem in our breed. Backs were good overall. Hindquarters have improved as well along with good balance in motion.”
~ Rita Sandell
Intersex – “To begin with let me say that having sod (grass) in the breed ring was the right thing to do and helped make the national a success. I had no idea that my GV and GVX were littermates. I did assume they were related but not that close.
If you’d like a complete critique, buy Bob DVD of the national. They are a real bargain and you can see every dog and bitch, all the winners, select and hear the judge’s comments. If you don’t want spend $150.00 get a partner.
In conclusion let me say that this was my last national and I would like to suggest that the board pick a number of selects to be awarded. I always seem to give more selects than anyone else but picking whatever number the board sets would be easy. When you leave it up to the judge with no set number ;the problem is that you start comparing the 15-18 dog with the ones 8 or 9th and you decide the deference’s are minor, so why not give 18 selects? “
~ Ed Barritt
Grand Victor & Best of Breed: Ex. Ch. EJM N’Eko Lan’s Eli
Grand Victrix & Best Opposite Sex: Ch. Eko Lan’s N EMJ’s Encore
Winners Dog: Anne Isle Promise Keeper
Winners Bitch: Winsome’s Heiress v DePahl
Best Puppy: Windfall’s Who Says v Chablis
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Harmonia’s Intense Desire
Best In Futurity: Wolfcreek Guardian v Merivern
Best OS Futurity: DePahl’s Halston
Best in Maturity Jerrwen’s Aspen
Best OS Maturity: Laslar’s League of His Own of Somerset Rose
Obedience Victor | ||
Performax Atomic Tuco, UDX, VER, RN | ||
Owned by Shannon Canard | ||
Herding Victor | ||
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Agility Victor | ||
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Select Animals
Dogs | Bitches | ||
1 | Ex. Ch. EJM N’Eko Lan’s Eli | Ch. Eko Lan’s N EMJ’s Encore | 1 |
2 | Ex. Ch. Hi Cliff’s Free & Easy | Ex. Regency’s Pochahontas v Kridler | 2 |
3 | Ex. Ch. I’m All That Matters of Edan | Ex. Ch. Jerrwen’s Aspen | 3 |
4 | Ch. Winsome’s Ray Bearone v Eko Lan | Ch. Hickoryhill’s Bow Chica Wow Wow | 4 |
5 | Ex. Ch. Lorien’s Patron | Ch. Whiteside’s Then Came Me | 5 |
6 | Ch. Karizma’s Ike of Edale | Ex. Ch. Stonewall’s Dirty Look | 6 |
7 | Ch. Babheim’s Captian Crunch | Ex. Heinerburg’s Gone with the Wind DePahl | 7 |
8 | Ex. Ch. Lyloak’s First Knight | Ch. Carousel Farms Capri | 8 |
9 | Ch. Donsta’s High Five | Ch. Kaleef’s Kellie v Kenlyn | 9 |
10 | Ch. Amber’s RJ of Scher Lo | Ch. D’Can’s Diamonds R Forever | 10 |
11 | Ex. Ch. Shebland’s Grayson Camareigh | Ex. Ch. Long’s Peak Ginger Bread Cookie | 11 |
12 | Ex. Ch. Woodside’s High Voltage | Ch. Karizma’s Betsy von Loar Kaleef | 12 |
13 | Ex. Ch. Karizma’s Cacique of Inquest | Ch. Harmoniea’s Gypsy Black Rhythm | 13 |
14 | Ch. Witmer’s Fios of Amber | Ch. Echo Cham’s Divine | 14 |
15 | Ch. Winsome’s Desbearado | Winsome’s Heiress v DePahl | 15 |
16 | Ex. Ch. Goodfella of Oh My | ||
17 | Ch. Echo Cham’s Donatello | ||
18 | Ex. Ch. Trafalgars Feature Presentation | ||
19 | Ex. Ch. Lakota’s Hitman of Cantar | ||
20 | Anne Isle’s Promise Keeper |